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Polyhalite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Polyhalite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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