Kutnohorite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Shattuckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.123.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kutnohorite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Kutnohorite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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