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Bloodstone and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2

Bloodstone and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Bloodstone and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.