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Bloodstone Heliotrope
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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Aegirine 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 Heliotrope and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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