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Blue John and Vishnevite Physical Properties

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
3.00-3.25Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Blue John and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Blue John and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.