Heliotrope and Caledonite Physical Properties

Heliotrope and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Heliotrope- SiO2
• Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Heliotrope and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliotrope and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliotrope and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliotrope is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.