Shigaite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Vishnevite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.32Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Shigaite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.