Shattuckite and Feldspar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
  
2.56-2.75
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
  
two or three
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Shattuckite and Feldspar Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Shattuckite and Feldspar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.