Liddicoatite and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.02
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
{0001} Poor
  
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Mohs Hardness
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6.5-9
  
Chemical Composition
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 Ruby Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Liddicoatite and Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Ruby Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Ruby Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is Not Available whereas that of Ruby Zoisite is Not Available.