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Blue John
Blue John

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Blue John and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.51-2.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Blue John and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Blue John and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.