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Sylvite and Dolomite Physical Properties


Dolomite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
2.80-2.95   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sylvite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Dolomite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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

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