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Wavellite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Wavellite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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