Hauyne and Dolomite Physical Properties
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hauyne and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hauyne and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.