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Blue John and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Blue John and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Blue John and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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