Labradorite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Labradorite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.69-2.723.71

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}

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Labradorite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Labradorite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.