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Cacoxenite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
3-4   
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Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Cacoxenite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Cacoxenite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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