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Blue John and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Blue John and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

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Blue John and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.

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