Liddicoatite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Liddicoatite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.