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Liddicoatite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite 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   
5.5   

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

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

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)   
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Liddicoatite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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