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Lazulite and Blue John Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.173.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lazulite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Blue John chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lazulite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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