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Fluorite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Fluorite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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