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Tourmaline and Labradorite Physical Properties

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
2.85-3.352.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Tourmaline and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline and Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Tourmaline and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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