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Bloodstone and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.63-2.654.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Bloodstone and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Adamite 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 Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Bloodstone and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.