Morion and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
2.69-2.72
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Morion and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Morion and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.