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Pyroxmangite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Pyroxmangite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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