Home
Gemstones


Nuummite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
2.69-2.72   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Nuummite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Labradorite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Nuummite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nuummite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nuummite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nuummite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones