Labradorite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
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Labradorite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Labradorite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
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Labradorite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.