Liddicoatite and Morganite Physical Properties

Liddicoatite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Morganite 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 Morganite 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 Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Liddicoatite and Morganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.