Bloodstone Heliotrope and Garnet Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.