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Uvite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
2.32   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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Uvite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Shigaite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

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

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