Sussexite and Labradorite Physical Properties

Sussexite

Labradorite

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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

3.302.69-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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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

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Sussexite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Labradorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Sussexite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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