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Corundum and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.052.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.8 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.10 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
2.1 Mohs Hardness
96-6.5
Amber
2 10
2.7 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Corundum and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Corundum and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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