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Bloodstone Heliotrope
Bloodstone Heliotrope

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.78
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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