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Bloodstone and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
7   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Bloodstone and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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