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Bloodstone and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.63-2.653.30-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.