Bloodstone Heliotrope and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Lawsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-78

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.