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Liddicoatite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.02   
2.90-3.02   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
Indistinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Liddicoatite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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