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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.6-3.3   

Fracture
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Lamellar   

Cleavage
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Perfect 001   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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