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Liddicoatite
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Liddicoatite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.022.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
{0110} Indistinct
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)
SiO2

Liddicoatite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Smoky 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 Smoky 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 Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Liddicoatite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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