Bloodstone and Zircon Physical Properties

Bloodstone

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.63-2.653.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

ZrSiO₄

Bloodstone and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Bloodstone and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.