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Blue John and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
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7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Blue John and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Blue John and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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