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Blue John and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.3-3.5
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Blue John and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Blue John and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.