Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.706.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.