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Sapphire and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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