Bloodstone Heliotrope and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.