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Faustite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Faustite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Faustite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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