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Liddicoatite and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.022.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-6.5
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)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Liddicoatite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite 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 Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Liddicoatite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.