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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
4.27-4.29   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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