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Shigaite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.1   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Shigaite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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