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Liddicoatite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.02
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Liddicoatite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Liddicoatite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.