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Blue John
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Blue John and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.28-3.31
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Blue John and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Blue John and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.