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Chalcedony and Dolomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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