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Blue John and Aquamarine 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
3.00-3.25
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Blue John and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Blue John and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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