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Hiddenite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hiddenite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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