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Bloodstone and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Bloodstone and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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