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Ivory and Dolomite Physical Properties


Dolomite and Ivory Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle  

Solubility
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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.70-2.00  
2.80-2.95  

Fracture
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Conchoidal  

Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
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CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ivory and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory and Dolomite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Ivory and Dolomite chemical formula.

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Ivory and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ivory and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ivory and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ivory is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.

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