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Amethyst and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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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.

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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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