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Blue John and Demantoid 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
3.77-3.95
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Blue John and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Blue John and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.