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Feldspar and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
2.32   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
two or three   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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