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Larimar and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Larimar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5   
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Larimar and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar 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 Larimar and Blue John chemical formula.

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Larimar and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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