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Bloodstone Heliotrope
Bloodstone Heliotrope

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.