Shigaite and Mottramite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Mottramite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.325.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Shigaite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.