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Topaz and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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