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Jacobsite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03   
3.80-4.15   

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

Cleavage
None   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Jacobsite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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