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Jeremejevite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31   
2.32   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
None observed   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Jeremejevite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Shigaite chemical formula.

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Jeremejevite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

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

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