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Amazonite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.02  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Amazonite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Liddicoatite 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 Amazonite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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