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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Celestine 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
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.