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Blue John and Chlorapatite 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
3.00-3.25
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Blue John and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Blue John and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.