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Kutnohorite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.12   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Kutnohorite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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