Lawsonite and Bloodstone Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Bloodstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.092.63-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Lawsonite and Bloodstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Bloodstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂

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Lawsonite and Bloodstone Specific Gravity

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