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Bloodstone Heliotrope
Bloodstone Heliotrope

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Nephrite 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
2.55-2.702.90-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.