Dolomite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Dolomite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.953.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dolomite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Dolomite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.