Bloodstone Heliotrope and Diopside Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaMgSi₂O₆

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.