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Gyrolite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
3.02   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
2   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Gyrolite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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