Dolomite and Anhydrite Physical Properties
Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Dolomite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Dolomite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.