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Liddicoatite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.02  
2.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} Poor  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Liddicoatite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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