Bloodstone Heliotrope and Labradorite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Labradorite

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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

2.55-2.702.69-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.