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Blue John and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Blue John and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Blue John and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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