Bloodstone Heliotrope and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.32-2.38
Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Bloodstone Heliotrope and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Bloodstone Heliotrope and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.