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Seraphinite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Seraphinite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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