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Blue John and Brazilianite 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
3.00-3.252.98-2.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
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(010) Distinct to good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue John and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue John and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.