Labradorite and Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
BrittleWalter Schumann
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
hot salt water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72
  
1.98-2.25
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
SiO2 · nH2O
  
Labradorite and Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Labradorite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
Labradorite and Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.