Heliotrope and Triplite Physical Properties

Heliotrope and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Heliotrope- SiO2
• Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Heliotrope and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliotrope and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliotrope and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliotrope is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.