Paraiba and Shigaite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.132.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Paraiba and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Shigaite chemical formula.

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Paraiba and Shigaite Specific Gravity

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