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Chlorite group and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Lamellar   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chlorite group and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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