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Bloodstone Heliotrope 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MnCO3

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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