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Liddicoatite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.02   
2.91   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Liddicoatite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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