Beudantite and Shattuckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48
  
3.80-4.15
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
  
perfect along [010] and [100]
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Beudantite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Shattuckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Beudantite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beudantite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beudantite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beudantite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.