Bloodstone Heliotrope and Anatase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.82-3.97
Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Bloodstone Heliotrope and Anatase Chemical Formula
While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Bloodstone Heliotrope and Anatase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.