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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

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Lepidocrocite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
43.80-4.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lepidocrocite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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

Lepidocrocite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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