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Liddicoatite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.02  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{0001} Poor  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Liddicoatite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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