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Chalcedony and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Chalcedony and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Chalcedony and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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