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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Not Available   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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