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Bloodstone and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
2.50   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bloodstone and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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