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Shigaite
Shigaite

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Shigaite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.322.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
23.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
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Shigaite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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