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Iddingsite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Iddingsite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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