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Bloodstone and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Bloodstone and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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