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Goshenite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90   
3.02   

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

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{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)   

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Goshenite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Goshenite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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