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White Opal and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and White Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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White Opal and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal 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 White Opal and Labradorite chemical formula.

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White Opal and Labradorite Specific Gravity

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

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