Melanite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

Melanite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite 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 Melanite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Melanite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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