Labradorite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Labradorite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.69-2.722.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Labradorite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Labradorite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.