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Ceylonite and Dolomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ceylonite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ceylonite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.