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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2 O 3

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.