Hexagonite and Dolomite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hexagonite and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hexagonite and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.