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Charlesite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Bloodstone Heliotrope and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Charlesite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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

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