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Blue John
Blue John

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Blue John and Clinochlore 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
3.00-3.252.60-3.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Blue John and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Blue John and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.