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Bloodstone and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bloodstone and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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