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Labradorite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72  
2.54-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  
Good in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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