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Shattuckite and Forsterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
3.23-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Shattuckite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Shattuckite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.