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Blue John and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
4.014
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Blue John and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Blue John and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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