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Halite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Halite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Halite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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