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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite 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   
4.392   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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