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Labradorite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Labradorite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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