Dolomite and Quartz Physical Properties
Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Dolomite and Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
Dolomite and Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.