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Blue John and Bytownite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.72-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Blue John and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Blue John and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.