Diamond and Labradorite Physical Properties

Diamond

Labradorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.69-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

106-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Diamond and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Labradorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Diamond and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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