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Erythrite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Erythrite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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