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Richterite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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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Richterite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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