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Blue John

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Blue John and Legrandite 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
3.00-3.253.98-4.04
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available4.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue John and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue John and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.