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Liddicoatite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.02   
3.12   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Liddicoatite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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