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Shigaite
Shigaite

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Shigaite and Cryolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Moderately flexible
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.322.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}
None observed

Mohs Hardness

22.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb6Cu3BiS4
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shigaite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shigaite- Pb6Cu3BiS4
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shigaite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.