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Dolomite and Afghanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.55-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dolomite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Afghanite 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 Dolomite and Afghanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dolomite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.