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Blue John and Sulphur Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.05-2.08
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Blue John and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Blue John and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.