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Liddicoatite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.02   
2.90-2.98   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Liddicoatite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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