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Jet and Labradorite Physical Properties


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Labradorite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Jet and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Jet and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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