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Prase and Labradorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Prase and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Prase and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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