×

Dolomite
Dolomite

Carletonite
Carletonite



ADD
Compare
X
Dolomite
X
Carletonite

Dolomite and Carletonite 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
2.80-2.952.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dolomite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dolomite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.