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Fibrolite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
2.32   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Fibrolite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Shigaite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

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

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