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Quartz and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Quartz and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Quartz and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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