Liddicoatite and Vanadinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.02
  
6.8-7.1
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0001} Poor
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
C20H36
  
Liddicoatite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Liddicoatite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite- C20H36
Liddicoatite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.