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Blue John and Natrolite 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
3.00-3.25
2.20-2.26
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue John and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue John and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.