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Liddicoatite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.023.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7-8.5
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)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Liddicoatite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Liddicoatite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.