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Bloodstone Heliotrope
Bloodstone Heliotrope

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.