Fluorite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Fluorite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
• Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fluorite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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