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Mottramite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None observed   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
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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Mottramite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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