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Idocrase and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.02  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Idocrase and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Idocrase and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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