Doloresite
A variety of Minerals
What is Doloresite?
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Doloresite before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Doloresite Localities Map
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Nearly black with dark bronzy tarnish. Very fine fragments under oil immersion are reddish brown to yellow red in transmitted light.
- Density
- 3.41 g/cm³
- Streak
- Greenish black
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- V4+3O4(OH)4
- Elements
- H, O, V
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Doloresite FAQs
How do I identify Doloresite?
Doloresite can be identified by its Nearly black with dark bronzy tarnish. Very fine fragments under oil immersion are reddish brown to yellow red in transmitted light. color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Doloresite?
Doloresite typically appears in Nearly black with dark bronzy tarnish. Very fine fragments under oil immersion are reddish brown to yellow red in transmitted light.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
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