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Calcite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73   
3.02   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Calcite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Calcite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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