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Shigaite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Vishnevite 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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