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Glaucophane and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.152.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Glaucophane and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Glaucophane and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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