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Pyrite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite 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 Pyrite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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