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Radiolarite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.00-3.25   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Radiolarite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Radiolarite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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