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Amethyst and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.02
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amethyst and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amethyst and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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