Dolomite and Cryolite Physical Properties
Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.97
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
None observed
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Dolomite and Cryolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Dolomite and Cryolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.