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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.77   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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