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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
5.00-5.20
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pyrite 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 Pyrite chemical formula.

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

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.