Labradorite and Charoite Physical Properties

Labradorite

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.69-2.722.54-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Labradorite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Labradorite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.