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Blue John and Cryolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.97
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Blue John and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Blue John and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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