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Shigaite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
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Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
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Mohs Hardness
2   
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Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Shigaite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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