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Dolomite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
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
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dolomite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dolomite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.