Labradorite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Labradorite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Labradorite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Labradorite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.