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Clintonite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Clintonite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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