Diamond and Dolomite Physical Properties

Diamond

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

103.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diamond and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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