Labradorite and Californite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72
3.32-3.47
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Labradorite and Californite Chemical Formula
While comparing Labradorite and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Labradorite and Californite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.