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Blue John and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Blue John Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
C20H36  

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Blue John and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Blue John and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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