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Leucite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50   
3.00-3.25   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Leucite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite 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 Leucite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Leucite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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