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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
6.50-7.00   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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