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Gaylussite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gaylussite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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