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Liddicoatite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.02   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Liddicoatite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Alexandrite 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 Liddicoatite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.

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