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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Rock Crystal 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   
2.65   

Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.

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