Dolomite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2
Dolomite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Dolomite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.