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Tourmaline and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
3.02   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Tourmaline and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Tourmaline and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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