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Magnetite 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
5.2
3.80-4.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnetite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnetite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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