Bloodstone Heliotrope and Periclase Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.