Bloodstone and Amazonite Physical Properties

Bloodstone

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.63-2.652.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

KAlSi₃O₈

Bloodstone and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Bloodstone and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.