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Gibbsite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
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Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gibbsite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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