Howlite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

Howlite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite 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 Howlite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Howlite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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