Shattuckite and Edenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
3.05-3.37
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Good on (110)
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Shattuckite and Edenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite and Edenite 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 Edenite 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 Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Shattuckite and Edenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.