NameDolomite
LusterNonmetallic
Hardness3.5 - 4
> Fingernail but < glass
CleavageYes
Rhombohedral cleavage (3 unique planes <> 90 deg.)
StreakColorless
ColorWhite to Brownish
MiscellaneousPowder of mineral reacts with HCl

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