Bloodstone and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6-6.5
  
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
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.