Jacinth and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Jacinth

Liddicoatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{0001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jacinth and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Jacinth and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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