Liddicoatite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Elastic
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.02
  
2.9-3.1
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{0001} Poor
  
Perfect basal {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4.0
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Liddicoatite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula
While comparing Liddicoatite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite 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)
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Liddicoatite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.