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Turquoise and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Turquoise and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Turquoise and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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