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Blue John
Blue John

Fluor buergerite
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Blue John and Fluor buergerite 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
3.00-3.253.31
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaFe 3+ 3 Al 6 (BO 3 ) 3 Si 6 O 18 (O,F,OH) 4 Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Blue John and Fluor buergerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Fluor buergerite 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 Fluor buergerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fluor buergerite- NaFe 3+ 3 Al 6 (BO 3 ) 3 Si 6 O 18 (O,F,OH) 4 Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Blue John and Fluor buergerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Fluor buergerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Fluor buergerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 3.31 whereas that of Fluor buergerite is 3.31.