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Stolzite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
23.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3Not 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)

Stolzite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite 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)

Stolzite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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