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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Tough   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
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None, Uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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