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Chrysocolla and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
2.69-2.72   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   

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Chrysocolla and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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