Sellaite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Sellaite

Dolomite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.14-3.162.80-2.95

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sellaite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 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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Sellaite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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