Shigaite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.322

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

22.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Shigaite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.