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Blue John and Moroxite 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
3.00-3.253.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Blue John and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Blue John and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.