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Bloodstone and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bloodstone and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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