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Liddicoatite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.02   
4-4.2   

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

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
4   

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 Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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