Blue John and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
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Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
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2-3
  
Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Blue John and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Blue John and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Blue John and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.