Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cuprite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Cuprite

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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

2.55-2.705.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

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

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.