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Langbeinite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
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Chemical Composition
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CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Langbeinite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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