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Blue John and Hematite Physical Properties

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
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Blue John and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Blue John and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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