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Howlite and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Howlite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite 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 Howlite and Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Howlite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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