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Liddicoatite and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.02   
2.64-2.69   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
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Mohs Hardness
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7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Liddicoatite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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