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Soapstone and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Soapstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.02   

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

Cleavage
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{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
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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)   

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Soapstone and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Soapstone 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 Soapstone and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Soapstone and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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