Dolomite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

Dolomite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite 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 Dolomite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dolomite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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