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Selenite and Dolomite Physical Properties


Dolomite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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2.80-2.95   

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

Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
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CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Selenite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Dolomite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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

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