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Transvaal Jade 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
3.55-3.73
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Transvaal Jade and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade 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 Transvaal Jade and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Transvaal Jade and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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