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Mottramite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None observed   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
Not Available   

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

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Mottramite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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