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Chlorite group and Labradorite Physical Properties

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
2.6-3.3
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Chlorite group and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Labradorite chemical formula.

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

Chlorite group and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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