Starlite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Starlite

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.91-4.732.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Starlite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite 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 Starlite and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Starlite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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