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Cavansite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Bloodstone Heliotrope 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 Cavansite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.55-2.70.