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Liddicoatite and Analcime Physical Properties


Analcime and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.02   
2.24-2.29   

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

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
Very poor [100]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Liddicoatite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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