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Dolomite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Dolomite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Dolomite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.