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Shigaite and Pearl Physical Properties


Pearl and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.32   
2.60-2.85   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
none   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Shigaite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.

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