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Liddicoatite and Halite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.022.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2.0-2.5
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)
NaCl

Liddicoatite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Halite 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 Halite 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 Halite- NaCl

Liddicoatite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.