Turquoise and Dolomite Physical Properties

Turquoise

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.902.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good to perfect_usually N/A

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Turquoise and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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