Dolomite (hand specimen)

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Collection(s)
Collection(s)
Rocks and Minerals
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Resource Type
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Genre
Genre
mineral
Origin Information
Origin Information
Date Created/Date Issued
2008
Date Modified
2011-06-16
Abstract/Description
Description / Synopsis
Description / Synopsis
Common Forms/Occurrences: Found in sedimentary strata; Formed secondarily from limestone Useful Identification Test: Will not effervesce in cold dilute acids; Powdered dolomite will however effervesce in warm acids Chemical formula: CaMg(CO3)2 Crystal System: Breaks into rhombohedrons Colour: White, gray, crème, or pink Streak: White Lustre: Nonmetallic (NM) Cleavage: Excellent in 3 directions Fracture: Conchoidal; Brittle Hardness: 3.5 - 4 Hardness Search: three; four Specific Gravity: 2.8 - 2.9
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Language
English
Publication Title
Publication Title
AU Digital Library
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Minerals
Rocks
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Geology
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