Fluorite and Dolomite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
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
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.