Labradorite and Vivianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72
  
2.64-2.70
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Labradorite and Vivianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Labradorite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Labradorite and Vivianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.