Bloodstone and Topaz Physical Properties

Bloodstone

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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

2.63-2.653.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Bloodstone and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Bloodstone and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.