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Liddicoatite and Sylvite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.02
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5
1.8 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 Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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 Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.