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Tortoiseshell and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35  
3.02  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
-  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Tortoiseshell and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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