Spessartine and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Spessartine and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula
While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Spessartine and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Bloodstone Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.55-2.70.