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Liddicoatite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.02  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} Poor  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Liddicoatite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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