Liddicoatite and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.02
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
{0001} Poor
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
2
  
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 Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Liddicoatite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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 Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.