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Almandine and Bloodstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.302.63-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
none
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Almandine and Bloodstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Bloodstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2

Almandine and Bloodstone Specific Gravity

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