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Shigaite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.323.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2Not 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)

Shigaite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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)

Shigaite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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