Dolomite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Dolomite

Enstatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.953.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dolomite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Dolomite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.