Liddicoatite and Piemontite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.02
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Splintery
  
Cleavage
{0001} Poor
  
[001] good, [100] distinct
  
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)
  
Not Available
  
Liddicoatite and Piemontite Chemical Formula
While comparing Liddicoatite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite 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 Piemontite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.