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Liddicoatite
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Liddicoatite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.021.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2.5
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)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Liddicoatite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite 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 Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Liddicoatite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.