Liddicoatite and Annabergite Physical Properties

Liddicoatite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Liddicoatite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.