Heliodor and Omphacite Physical Properties

Heliodor and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor and Omphacite 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 Heliodor and Omphacite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Heliodor- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Heliodor and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliodor and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliodor and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliodor is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.