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Shattuckite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
2.70-2.75   

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

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Shattuckite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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