Feldspar and Shigaite Physical Properties

Feldspar

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.752.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Feldspar and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Shigaite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Shigaite Specific Gravity

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