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Bloodstone and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Not Available   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Bloodstone and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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