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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.

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