Sard and Dolomite Physical Properties

Sard

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

2.58-2.632.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich 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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Sard and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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