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Blue John and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Blue John and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Blue John and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

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