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Steatite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Bloodstone Heliotrope and Steatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Steatite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite 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 Steatite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

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Steatite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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

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