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Blue John
Blue John

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Blue John and Proustite 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
3.00-3.255.51-5.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue John and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue John and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.