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Bloodstone Heliotrope
Bloodstone Heliotrope

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Orthoclase 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
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
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Gems, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.