Dolomite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Dolomite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite and Chabazite 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 Dolomite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Dolomite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.