Dolomite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Dolomite

Apophyllite

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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

2.80-2.952.30-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

Perfect on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-44.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dolomite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Dolomite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.