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Labradorite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Labradorite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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