Black Opal and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
2.80-2.95
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Black Opal and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Black Opal 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 Black Opal and Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Black Opal and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.