Bloodstone and Biotite Physical Properties

Bloodstone and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone and Biotite 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 Bloodstone and Biotite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Bloodstone and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.