Bloodstone and Fluorite Physical Properties

Bloodstone

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.63-2.653.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

CaF₂

Bloodstone and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Bloodstone and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.