Ivory and Labradorite Physical Properties

Ivory

Labradorite

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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

1.70-2.002.69-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Ivory and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Labradorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Ivory and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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