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Gaspeite and Blue John Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaspeite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Blue John chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaspeite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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