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Chrysotile and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in water   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Fibrous   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chrysotile and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Blue John chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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