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Herderite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
3.02  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Herderite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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