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Vlasovite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97
3.02
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vlasovite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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

Vlasovite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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