Shattuckite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.152.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Shattuckite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Shattuckite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.