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Bloodstone and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone 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   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
001   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Bloodstone and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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