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Alabaster and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
2   
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Alabaster and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Blue John 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 Alabaster and Blue John chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Blue John Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.

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