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Liddicoatite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.02   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO2   

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Liddicoatite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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