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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hibonite 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
2.55-2.70
3.84
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.