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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.56   

Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
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{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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