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Goethite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Goethite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite 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 Goethite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

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

Goethite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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