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Shigaite

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Shigaite and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.322.60-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Shigaite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Albite 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 Shigaite and Albite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Shigaite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.