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Liddicoatite and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.02
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Liddicoatite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Corundum 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 Corundum 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 Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Liddicoatite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.