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Labradorite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72   
4.12   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   

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Labradorite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Austinite 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 Labradorite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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