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Vesuvianite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
2.69-2.72   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   

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Vesuvianite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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