Shattuckite and Bloodstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
  
2.63-2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
SiO2
  
Shattuckite and Bloodstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Bloodstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2
Shattuckite and Bloodstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Bloodstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Bloodstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.63-2.65 whereas that of Bloodstone is 2.63-2.65.