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Labradorite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.69-2.722.74-2.76
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Labradorite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Labradorite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.