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Labradorite and Sogdianite 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
2.77-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
{0001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Labradorite and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Labradorite and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.