Boracite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Boracite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Boracite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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