Achroite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Achroite

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.402.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Achroite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Achroite and Shigaite 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 Achroite and Shigaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Achroite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Achroite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Achroite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Achroite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.