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Labradorite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.69-2.723.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Labradorite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Labradorite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.