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Uvite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
3.02   

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

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Uvite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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