Diamond and Liddicoatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.02
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
{0001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
10
Not Available
Chemical Composition
C
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Diamond and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Liddicoatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Diamond and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.
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