Dolomite and Marialite Physical Properties
Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.50
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Dolomite and Marialite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Dolomite and Marialite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.