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Liddicoatite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.02   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
10   

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

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Liddicoatite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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