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Shigaite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.50   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Shigaite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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