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Bloodstone Heliotrope
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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Phenakite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.