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Labradorite and Musgravite 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
2.69-2.72
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Labradorite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Labradorite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.