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Liddicoatite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.02   
2   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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Liddicoatite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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