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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Meionite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.78
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope and Meionite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Meionite Specific Gravity

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