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Amethyst and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
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Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Amethyst and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Blue John chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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