Edenite and Shattuckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
3.80-4.15
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good on (110)
perfect along [010] and [100]
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Edenite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Shattuckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Edenite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.