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Stolzite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Stolzite Physical Properties


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)   

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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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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.

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