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Morion and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Morion Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Moderately flexible   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.32   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
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2   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Morion and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Shigaite chemical formula.

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Morion and Shigaite Specific Gravity

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

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