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Shigaite and Witherite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Moderately flexible
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2.32
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Perfect on {0001}
2
Pb6Cu3BiS4
 
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4.27-4.35
Conchoidal
{010} Distinct
3-3.5
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shigaite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Witherite Specific Gravity

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