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Seraphinite 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
2.60-3.02
3.80-4.15
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Seraphinite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Seraphinite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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