Bloodstone Heliotrope and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72

2 10

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)

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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.