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Bloodstone and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
ZrSiO4   

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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.

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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.

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