Kyanite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Kyanite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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

Kyanite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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