Blue John and Carletonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.45
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
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4-4.5
Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Blue John and Carletonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Blue John and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Blue John and Carletonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.