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Dolomite and Caledonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
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
5.6-5.76
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Dolomite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Dolomite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.