Californite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
2.69-2.72
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Californite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Californite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.