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Stolzite and Blue John Physical Properties

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
23.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stolzite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Blue John chemical formula.

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

Stolzite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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