Holmquistite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

Holmquistite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite and Bloodstone Heliotrope 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 Holmquistite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Holmquistite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.55-2.70.