Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sunstone Physical Properties

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.