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Thulite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Thulite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Thulite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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