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Austinite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Austinite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Austinite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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