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Glaucophane and Bloodstone Physical Properties

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
3-3.15
2.63-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
SiO2

Glaucophane and Bloodstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Bloodstone 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 Glaucophane and Bloodstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2

Glaucophane and Bloodstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Bloodstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Bloodstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.63-2.65 whereas that of Bloodstone is 2.63-2.65.