Shattuckite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.153.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Shattuckite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Shattuckite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.