Kyanite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Kyanite

Shattuckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.653.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Kyanite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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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Kyanite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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