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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Cobaltite 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   
6.3   

Fracture
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UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.

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