Shigaite and Andean Opal Physical Properties

Shigaite

Andean Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.32Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Shigaite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.