Quartz and Bloodstone Physical Properties

Quartz

Bloodstone

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.63-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Quartz and Bloodstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Bloodstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂

Compare Gems for Taurus » More

Quartz Vs Bixbite

Quartz Vs Kyanite

Quartz Vs Peridot

» More

More Compare Gems for Taurus

Quartz and Bloodstone Specific Gravity

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