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Hematite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hematite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Hematite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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