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Jacobsite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Jacobsite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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