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Larvikite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Larvikite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Blue John chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Blue John Specific Gravity

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

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