Emerald and Liddicoatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.02
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{0001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Emerald and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Liddicoatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Emerald and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.
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