Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sodalite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.