Home
Gemstones


Jeremejevite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Jeremejevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None observed   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Jeremejevite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Blue John chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Jeremejevite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones