Musgravite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Musgravite

Dolomite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.682.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Musgravite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Musgravite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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