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Uvite and Labradorite Physical Properties

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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
2.97-3.14
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Uvite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Uvite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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