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Diamond and Blue John Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
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1.8 Chemical Composition
C
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diamond and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Blue John chemical formula.

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

Diamond and Blue John Specific Gravity

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