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Nacre and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Nacre and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre 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)

Nacre and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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