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Shigaite and Magnetite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Moderately flexible
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.325.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}
None

Mohs Hardness

25.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb6Cu3BiS4
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shigaite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shigaite- Pb6Cu3BiS4
  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shigaite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.