Dolomite and Zircon Physical Properties
Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
3.93-4.73
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
{110} and {111}
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO4
Dolomite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Dolomite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.