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Sylvite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sylvite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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