Bloodstone Heliotrope and Zircon Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

ZrSiO₄

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.