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Langbeinite and Dolomite Physical Properties


Dolomite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.80-2.95   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Langbeinite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Dolomite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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

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