Blue John and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble: HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.61-3.68
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
[10 1 1] poor
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , 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.