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Musgravite 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
3.62-3.683.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Musgravite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Blue John chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Musgravite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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