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Bloodstone and Pargasite 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
3.04-3.26
1.5 Fracture
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Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bloodstone and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bloodstone and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.