Blue John and Agrellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
  
2.88
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
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perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
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5.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
NaCa2Si4O10F
  
Blue John and Agrellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Blue John and Agrellite 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 Blue John and Agrellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
Blue John and Agrellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.