Friedelite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.69-2.72
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Friedelite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Friedelite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.