Bloodstone and Diaspore Physical Properties

Bloodstone

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.63-2.653.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bloodstone and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Bloodstone and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.