Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hanksite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.