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Shigaite
Shigaite

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Shigaite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Moderately flexible
Brittle

Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.323.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

24
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb6Cu3BiS4
CaF2

Shigaite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shigaite- Pb6Cu3BiS4
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Shigaite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.