Lawsonite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.092.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

83.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Lawsonite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Dolomite chemical formula.

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

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Lawsonite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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