Shattuckite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.153.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-44.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Shattuckite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Shattuckite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.