Bloodstone Heliotrope and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.