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Stolzite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
2.32   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
2   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Stolzite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Shigaite 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 Stolzite and Shigaite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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