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Chalcedony and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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1.6 Cleavage
Absent
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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