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Bloodstone and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite 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   
2.90-3.14   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Bloodstone and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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