Wernerite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
3.02
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
{0001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Wernerite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Wernerite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.
