Dolomite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Dolomite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Dolomite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.