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Triplite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Triplite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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