Agate and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Agate and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Agate and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.