Bloodstone Heliotrope and Nosean Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.