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Blue John and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Blue John and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue John and Cavansite 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 Blue John and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Blue John and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue John and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue John and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue John is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.