Jadeite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Jadeite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Jadeite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.