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Liddicoatite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Tough
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.02
2.78-2.85
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
None, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Perfect basal (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Liddicoatite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite 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)
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Liddicoatite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.