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Bloodstone and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
2.69-2.72   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   

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Bloodstone and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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