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Shigaite
Shigaite

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Shigaite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

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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
2.322.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
22.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al(OH)3

Shigaite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Shigaite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.