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Labradorite and Charlesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Perfect on {10bar10}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Labradorite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Labradorite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.