Spodumene and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.69-2.72
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Spodumene and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Spodumene and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.