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Shigaite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Kutnohorite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.12   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Perfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Shigaite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.

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