Lepidolite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
  
2.69-2.72
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{001} perfect
  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Lepidolite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite and Labradorite 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 Lepidolite and Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Lepidolite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.