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Bixbite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bixbite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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