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Plumbogummite and Dolomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Plumbogummite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Dolomite chemical formula.

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

Plumbogummite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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