Heliotrope and Austinite Physical Properties

Heliotrope and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope and Austinite 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 Heliotrope and Austinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Heliotrope- SiO2
• Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Heliotrope and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliotrope and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliotrope and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliotrope is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.