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Chiastolite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3.5-4   

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

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Chiastolite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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