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Bloodstone and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
2.9   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bloodstone and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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