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Serendibite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44   
2.32   

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

Cleavage
None Observed   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Serendibite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Shigaite chemical formula.

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Serendibite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

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

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