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Phosgenite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.13   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Phosgenite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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