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Labradorite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  
CaF2  

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Labradorite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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