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Shigaite
Shigaite

Phlogopite
Phlogopite



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Shigaite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
Tough
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.322.78-2.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
None, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect basal (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
22-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
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Shigaite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.