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Liddicoatite and Topaz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.023.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available8
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)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Liddicoatite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Topaz 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 Topaz 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 Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Liddicoatite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.