Sulfur and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Liddicoatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

{0001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not AvailableNot Available

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)

Sulfur and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur 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)

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Sulfur and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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