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Dolomite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Dolomite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Dolomite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.