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Labradorite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Labradorite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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