Rosinca and Dolomite Physical Properties

Rosinca

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Rosinca and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosinca 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 Rosinca 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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Rosinca and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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