Dolomite and Lazurite Physical Properties
Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.75
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Dolomite and Lazurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Dolomite and Lazurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.