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Liddicoatite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Iddingsite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.02   
2.5-2.8   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   

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Liddicoatite and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.

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