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Andesine and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Andesine and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Blue John chemical formula.

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Andesine and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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