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Annabergite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Annabergite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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