Fluorite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fluorite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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