Bloodstone and Malachite Physical Properties

Bloodstone

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.63-2.653.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Bloodstone and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Bloodstone and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.