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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Malachite 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
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.