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Blue John and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
3.25-3.35   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5   

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Blue John and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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Blue John and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.

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