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Grossular and Blue John Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
none
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Blue John chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular and Blue John Specific Gravity

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