Bloodstone and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Bloodstone and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bloodstone and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.