Bloodstone Heliotrope and Stolzite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.