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Poudretteite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.533.80-4.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poudretteite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poudretteite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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