Obsidian and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
  
2.80-2.95
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Obsidian and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Dolomite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Obsidian and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.