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Brookite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Brookite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite 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 Brookite and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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