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Blue John and Benitoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Insoluble: HCl
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.61-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue John and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue John and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.