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Labradorite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Labradorite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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