Bloodstone and Friedelite Physical Properties

Bloodstone

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.63-2.653.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

74-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bloodstone and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.