Charlesite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Shattuckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.793.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charlesite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Charlesite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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