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Liddicoatite and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.02  
3.03-3.18  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} Poor  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

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

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Liddicoatite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.

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