Quartz and Dolomite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Quartz and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Quartz and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.