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Labradorite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72
2.98-3.03
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}
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Labradorite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Labradorite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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