Dolomite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Dolomite

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.953.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Dolomite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Dolomite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.