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Diamond and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
10  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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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.

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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.

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