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Ammolite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
2.69-2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   

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Ammolite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Labradorite 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 Ammolite and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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