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Kyanite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
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Mohs Hardness
4-7   
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Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Kyanite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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