Weloganite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22
  
2.69-2.72
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Weloganite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Labradorite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Weloganite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.