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Brookite and Blue John Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.87-4.143.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brookite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Blue John 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 Brookite and Blue John chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brookite and Blue John Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.