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Quartz and Blue John Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
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1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Blue John chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Blue John Specific Gravity

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