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Bloodstone and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
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Cleavage
Indiscernible   
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Mohs Hardness
7   
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Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bloodstone and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Blue John chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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