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Liddicoatite
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Liddicoatite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.022.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available4.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Liddicoatite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite 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 Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Liddicoatite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.