Bort and Labradorite Physical Properties

Bort

Labradorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.69-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Bort and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Labradorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Bort and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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