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Microlite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Bloodstone and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.63-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Microlite and Bloodstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Bloodstone 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 Microlite and Bloodstone chemical formula.

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Microlite and Bloodstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Bloodstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Bloodstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.63-2.65 whereas that of Bloodstone is 2.63-2.65.

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