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Edenite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Edenite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Edenite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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