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Liddicoatite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.02   
3.84   

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

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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Liddicoatite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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