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Variscite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Variscite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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