Bloodstone and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Bloodstone

Anhydrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.63-2.652.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Bloodstone and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.