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Beryllonite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Moderately flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
2.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Pb6Cu3BiS4  

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Beryllonite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Shigaite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

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

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