Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rutile Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Rutile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.704.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.