Strontianite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Strontianite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Strontianite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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