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Blue John and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Blue John and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Blue John and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.