Gaspeite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
2.69-2.72
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Gaspeite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Gaspeite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.