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Labradorite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.69-2.726.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Labradorite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Labradorite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.