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Blue John

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Blue John and Anorthoclase 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
3.00-3.252.56-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Blue John and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Blue John and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.