Jadeite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.382.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Jadeite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Dolomite chemical formula.

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

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Jadeite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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