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Friedelite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19   
2.32   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
2   

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Friedelite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Shigaite chemical formula.

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Friedelite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

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

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