Liddicoatite and Matrix Opal Physical Properties

Liddicoatite and Matrix Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal- SiO2·nH2O

Liddicoatite and Matrix Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Matrix Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Matrix Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Matrix Opal is 1.98-2.50.