Dolomite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Dolomite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.953.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-48.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Dolomite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Dolomite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.