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Liddicoatite and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.023.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5
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)
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Liddicoatite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite 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 Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Liddicoatite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.