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Blue John and Peridot Physical Properties

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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
3.00-3.25
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Blue John and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Blue John and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.