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Hessonite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
3.02   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Hessonite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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