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Eudialyte and Blue John Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
H 2 SO 4
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Eudialyte and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Blue John chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Eudialyte and Blue John Specific Gravity

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