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Liddicoatite
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Liddicoatite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.022.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Liddicoatite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz 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)
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Liddicoatite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.