Rutilated topaz and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Rutilated topaz and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated topaz 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 Rutilated topaz 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)

Rutilated topaz and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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