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Liddicoatite
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Liddicoatite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.023.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available4-7
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)
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Liddicoatite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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)
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Liddicoatite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.