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Bloodstone and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
5.5-6.0   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Bloodstone and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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