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Bloodstone and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
3.55-3.73   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
none   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Bloodstone and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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