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Glaucophane
Glaucophane

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Bloodstone Heliotrope



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Glaucophane 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
3-3.152.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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