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Blue John and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Blue John and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Blue John and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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