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Piemontite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.02   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Piemontite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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