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Bloodstone and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite 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   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
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Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Bloodstone and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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