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Bloodstone Heliotrope
Bloodstone Heliotrope

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Goethite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.704.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.