Diamond and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Chemical Composition
C
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
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.
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