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Dumortierite and Dolomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Dolomite 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 Dumortierite and Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.