Home
Gemstones


Sard and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Sard Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63   
2.32   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2   

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

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Sard and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Shigaite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Sard and Shigaite Specific Gravity

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

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones