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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hematite 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
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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