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Bloodstone Heliotrope
Bloodstone Heliotrope

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.48
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.