Spodumene and Blue John Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.00-3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Spodumene and Blue John Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Blue John chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Spodumene and Blue John Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.