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Cordierite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cordierite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite 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 Cordierite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cordierite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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

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