Blue John and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
  
2.98-3.03
  
Fracture
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Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
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5-6
  
Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Blue John and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Blue John and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Blue John and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.