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Sussexite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sussexite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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