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Hematite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Hematite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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