Dolomite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
3.50-3.53
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
C
Dolomite and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Dolomite and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.