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Shattuckite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.152.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Shattuckite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Shattuckite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.