Hardystonite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
  
2.69-2.72
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Hardystonite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Hardystonite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.