Chlorastrolite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

Chlorastrolite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

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

• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chlorastrolite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.55-2.70.