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Mottramite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.93.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Mottramite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Liddicoatite 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 Mottramite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Mottramite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.