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Blue spinel and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.80-4.15
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue spinel and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue spinel and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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