Kunzite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Kunzite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
• Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kunzite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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