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Liddicoatite and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.022.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7
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)
SiO2

Liddicoatite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian 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 Carnelian- SiO2

Liddicoatite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.