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Bloodstone and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
1.77   

Fracture
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Not Available   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bloodstone and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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