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Sunstone and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
001   
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Mohs Hardness
6   
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Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sunstone and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Blue John chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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