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Labradorite and Pyroxmangite 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
3.76-3.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Labradorite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Labradorite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.