Thulite and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1
  
2.80-2.95
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Thulite and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Thulite and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.