Clinochlore and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

Clinochlore and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinochlore and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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