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Biotite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
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Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Biotite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Biotite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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