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Dolomite and Leucite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.80-2.952.45-2.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Poor on {110}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dolomite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dolomite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.