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Labradorite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72   
3.25-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Labradorite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.

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