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Cavansite and Blue John Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite 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 Cavansite and Blue John chemical formula.

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

Cavansite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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