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Blue John and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Blue John and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Blue John and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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