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Bloodstone Heliotrope

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.