Stolzite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2
  
3.02
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
  
{0001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
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)
  
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.
>- 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.