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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Brookite 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
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.