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Bloodstone Heliotrope
Bloodstone Heliotrope

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Herderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.90-3.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.