Blue John and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
4.06-4.08
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
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{???} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
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4.5-5
Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Blue John and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Blue John and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Blue John and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.