Bloodstone Heliotrope and Ekanite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Ekanite 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 Heliotrope and Ekanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.