Labradorite and Proustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72
5.51-5.64
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Labradorite and Proustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Labradorite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Labradorite and Proustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.