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Kunzite and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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