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Sulphur and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Sulphur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sulphur and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Blue John chemical formula.

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Sulphur and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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