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Beryllonite and Blue John Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79-2.873.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Beryllonite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Blue John chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Beryllonite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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