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Bloodstone Heliotrope
Bloodstone Heliotrope

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.