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Dolomite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Dolomite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Dolomite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.