Home
Gemstones


Thulite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
2.32   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2   

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

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Thulite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Shigaite chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Thulite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

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

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones