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Turquoise and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.69-2.72   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   

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Turquoise and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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