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Edenite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
Good on (110)   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Edenite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Edenite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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