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Blue John and Smoky Quartz 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
3.00-3.25
2.65
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Blue John and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Blue John and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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