Chondrodite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.202.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chondrodite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chondrodite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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