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Bloodstone and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
2.72   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bloodstone and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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