Nuummite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Nuummite

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.372.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Nuummite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Nuummite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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