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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.35   

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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