Labradorite and Spodumene 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
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.