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Analcime and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Analcime Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Very poor [100]   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Analcime and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime and Shattuckite 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 Analcime and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Analcime and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Analcime and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Analcime and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Analcime is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.

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