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Liddicoatite and Musgravite 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
3.02
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Liddicoatite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite 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 Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Liddicoatite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.