Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hambergite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.