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Blue John and Bastnasite 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
4.95-5.0
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue John and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Bastnasite 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 Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue John and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.