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Blue John and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.00-3.25
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Perfect
-9999
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
Brittle
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2.74-2.90
Uneven, Splintery
Perfect on {100} and {001}
4.5-5
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Blue John and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Blue John and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John Vs Pectolite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is whereas that of Pectolite is .