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Kunzite and Dolomite Physical Properties


Dolomite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.80-2.95   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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