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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Sectile   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.06   

Fracture
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Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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