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Pyrrhotite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
Absent   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
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Chemical Composition
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CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Pyrrhotite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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