Tourmaline and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tourmaline and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline and Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tourmaline and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.