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Blue John and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Blue John and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

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Blue John and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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