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Bloodstone and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bloodstone and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Anthophyllite 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 Bloodstone and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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