Blue John and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
1.58-1.60
Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
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{011} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
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2
Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Blue John and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Blue John and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Blue John and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.