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Rhodolite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rhodolite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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