Arfvedsonite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Arfvedsonite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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