Sardonyx and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

Sardonyx and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sardonyx and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

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