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Vanadinite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Vanadinite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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