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Blue John and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
6.23
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2.5-2.75
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbS

Blue John and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Galena 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 Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Blue John and Galena Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.