Bloodstone and Emerald Physical Properties

Bloodstone

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.63-2.652.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Bloodstone and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Bloodstone and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.