Blue John
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000643
A rare, banded form of fluorite mineral, typically found in Derbyshire, England, and used for ornamental purposes. Its distinctive purple-blue and yellow-white patterns make it suitable for carving into decorative objects, jewelry, and small architectural elements. This material is prized for its unique coloration and translucency.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000643 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Translations | German: Blue John; Spanish: mosto azul; French: moût partiellement fermenté |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000643",
"term": "Blue John",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A rare, banded form of fluorite mineral, typically found in Derbyshire, England, and used for ornamental purposes. Its distinctive purple-blue and yellow-white patterns make it suitable for carving into decorative objects, jewelry, and small architectural elements. This material is prized for its unique coloration and translucency.",
"subject": "Manufacturing",
"translations": {
"de": "Blue John",
"es": "mosto azul",
"fr": "moût partiellement fermenté"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/blue-john/"
}
Record 701 of 7,291 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.