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Liddicoatite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.022.66-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Be3Al2SiO6

Liddicoatite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Liddicoatite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.