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Kurnakovite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
3.80-4.15   

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

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Kurnakovite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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