Azure malachite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

Azure malachite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Azure malachite 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 Azure malachite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Azure malachite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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