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Topaz and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties


Bloodstone Heliotrope and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
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Cleavage
[001] Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Topaz and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

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Topaz and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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

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