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Dolomite and Dumortierite 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
3.26-3.41
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
3.5-4
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

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.