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Bloodstone and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
2.78   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bloodstone and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.

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