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Langbeinite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.02   

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

Cleavage
None   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
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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Langbeinite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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