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Gahnospinel and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Bloodstone Heliotrope and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gahnospinel and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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

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