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Copper and Blue John Physical Properties

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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
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Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Copper and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Blue John chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Copper and Blue John Specific Gravity

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