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Bloodstone Heliotrope
Bloodstone Heliotrope

Hematite
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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hematite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
-
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2.55-2.70
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None
6.5-7
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
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5.00-5.30
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
6
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.

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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 Vs Hematite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is whereas that of Hematite is .