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Liddicoatite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.02  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} Poor  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
SiO2  

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Liddicoatite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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