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Liddicoatite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.02
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5
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 Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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