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Labradorite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Sonolite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72  
3.82-4.00  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Labradorite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.

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