Liddicoatite and Verdite Physical Properties

Liddicoatite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Verdite 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 Verdite 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 Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Liddicoatite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.