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Liddicoatite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.02   
2.78   

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

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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