Bloodstone Heliotrope and Andradite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.70-4.10
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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none
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Bloodstone Heliotrope and Andradite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Bloodstone Heliotrope and Andradite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.