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Bloodstone and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Bloodstone and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Bloodstone and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.