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Hibonite and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite 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 Hibonite and Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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