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Labradorite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72   
2.80-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Labradorite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.

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