Rock Crystal and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.80-2.95
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rock Crystal and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rock Crystal and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rock Crystal and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rock Crystal and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rock Crystal is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.