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Blue John and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
2.44-2.62   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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2.5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Blue John and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

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Blue John and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.

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