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Citrine and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Cleavage
Indiscernible   
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Mohs Hardness
7   
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Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Citrine and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Blue John chemical formula.

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Citrine and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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