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Bloodstone and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
MnCO3

Bloodstone and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Bloodstone and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.