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Labradorite Vs Spodumene


Spodumene Vs Labradorite


Astrology

Origin
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia  
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada  

Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green  
Green, White  

Streak
White  
White  

For which Rashi?
Aquarius  
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Planet
-  
-  

Element of Planets
Water  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
-  

Ring Metal
-  
-  

Deities
Isis  
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Not to wear with
-  
-  

Powers
Protection, Psychic Power  
-  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
-  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal  

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  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong in kunzite: α-purple  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.554-1.573  
1.657-1.681  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Triclinic  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.008-0.010  
0.014-0.018  

Clarity
Transparent  
-  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus  
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health  
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Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
-  
-  

Digestive
-  
-  

Psychology
Transformation  
Emotional Healing  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Magic  
Peace  

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Labradorite Vs Spodumene Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Labradorite and Spodumene Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Labradorite Vs Spodumene fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Labradorite is Uneven and Conchoidal. Spodumene fracture is Uneven and Subconchoidal.

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Labradorite Vs Spodumene Luster

A primary knowledge about Labradorite vs Spodumene luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria. Labradorite exhibits Vitreous and Pearly luster. Spodumene, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous luster.

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