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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sphalerite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.