Info: Dolomite can be transparent to translucent, crystalizes in masses and various agregates and crystal forms. The colours of dolomite are various - from the transparent white and grey to the opaque yellowish and pink colours. Dolomite have glass shine.
How to recognize: Dolomite is not heavy, it can be cutted by knife.
Found: Dolomite was found in Austria, Swizerland and Italy.
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Crystal structure |
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Trigonal |
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Hardness |
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3,5 - 4 |
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Colour |
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Colourless, various colours |
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Shine |
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Glass |