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Euclase and Shigaite Physical Properties

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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
3.08-3.12
2.32
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Euclase and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Shigaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Euclase and Shigaite Specific Gravity

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