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Rhodolite 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
3.84
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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