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Shattuckite and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
2.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Shattuckite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Anorthite 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 Shattuckite and Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Shattuckite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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