Liddicoatite and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.02
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Liddicoatite and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Liddicoatite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite 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 Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Liddicoatite and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.