Pectolite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

Pectolite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pectolite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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