Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Pyrargyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.705.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.