Liddicoatite and Smaragdite Physical Properties

Liddicoatite and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite- NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4

Liddicoatite and Smaragdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.