×

Dolomite
Dolomite

Hiddenite
Hiddenite



ADD
Compare
X
Dolomite
X
Hiddenite

Dolomite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.953.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Dolomite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Dolomite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.