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Halite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Halite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Halite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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