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Shattuckite and Flint Physical Properties


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

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
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Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Shattuckite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Flint Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Flint Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Flint Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is Not Available whereas that of Flint is Not Available.

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