Amazonite and Blue John Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
3.00-3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
  
CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Amazonite and Blue John Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Blue John chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Amazonite and Blue John Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.