Bloodstone Heliotrope and Londonite Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.