Gedrite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Gedrite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gedrite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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