Heliotrope and Wavellite Physical Properties

Heliotrope and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Heliotrope- SiO2
• Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Heliotrope and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliotrope and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliotrope and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliotrope is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.